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VICTIM/WITNESS PROGRAM - COUNTY OF NEVADA - DA-NC

DISTRICT ATTORNEY - COUNTY OF NEVADA #5181493


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  • 201 Commercial Street
    Nevada City, Nevada
local_phone
  • Senior Victim Advocate
    530-265-1247

The Nevada County District Attorney provides crime victims with emotional support in the aftermath of crime, guidance through the criminal justice process, assistance in applying for Victim Compensation and awareness of victims' rights. All services are confidential and free of charge.

Call them if:
  • You need to talk to someone about the effect of the crime
  • You want an explanation of the court process
  • You want to know the status of your case
  • You need a referral to a social service agency
  • You want an advocate with you when you testify
  • You need information about protective/restraining orders
  • You want help preparing a Victim Impact Statement
  • You have questions about restitution for your losses
  • You need assistance filing a victim of crime claim

 
HEALTHY BABIES PROGRAM - CANC

CHILD ADVOCATES OF NEVADA COUNTY #4661163


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  • 208 Providence Mine Road, Ste. 119
    Nevada City, Nevada

Healthy Babies offers home visits by trained Family Support Specialists to pregnant and new parents. Services provided help new parents meet challenges through education on healthy growth and development and strengthen bonding with parent and baby.
 
Parents can expect support in problem-solving their baby’s needs, managing life stressors, and enjoying their baby’s development throughout the program from prenatal to age five. Families are linked to community resources throughout Nevada County. Please contact us before your due date and up to three months after giving birth to get started.
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This is a Ready to Grow (R2G) resource. Ready to Grow is a First 5 Nevada County program to connect children 0-5 with services and information that support their well-being. Organizations with programs that have this R2G tag may have additional programs of interest to families.
CHILD SAFETY PUPPETEERS - CANC

CHILD ADVOCATES OF NEVADA COUNTY #4661159


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  • 200 Providence Mine Road
    Nevada City, Nevada

The Child Safety Puppeteers program recruits and trains local high school students to perform educational puppet shows in preschool and elementary school classrooms countywide. The developmentally appropriate performances teach children how to recognize and report abuse, inappropriate touching, and bullying.

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This is a Ready to Grow (R2G) resource. Ready to Grow is a First 5 Nevada County program to connect children 0-5 with services and information that support their well-being. Organizations with programs that have this R2G tag may have additional programs of interest to families.
CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES - NC HHSA

NEVADA COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY #17104490


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  • Department of Child Support Services
    Nevada City, Nevada
local_phone
  • Phone 1
    866-901-3212

Sierra Nevada Regional Department of Child Support Services (SNRDCSS) provides the following services:
  • Establishing paternity
  • Locating a parent to establish paternity and/or child support and enforcing child support payment
  • Establishing, modifying and enforcing a court order to pay child support
  • Collecting and distributing child and spousal support payments
  • Establishing and enforcing medical support (including dental and vision care) and family support orders
COMMUNITY SUPPORT NETWORK - CSNNC

COMMUNITY SUPPORT NETWORK OF NEVADA COUNTY #4664388


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  • Nevada City, Nevada

A collaborative group that offers an inclusive, voluntary association of agencies and individuals from the Nevada County community that meet most months to share ideas, learn about area programs and collaborations, and discuss matters affecting Nevada County families. They work together to build skills and abilities that will sustain and improve individual and collaborative efforts to serve the community. They also advocate for families by identifying, raising awareness, building recognition, and enhancing visibility around existing and emerging issues that strengthen families and improve the health and quality of life for people in our community, especially those facing challenges, and the underserved.

ZOOM MEETINGS
Public Community Support Network (CSN) meetings are on Zoom on the first Wednesday of most months (on hiatus July, August, and some years also December) from 3:30 to 5pm. Please visit the website csnnc.org for updates or sign up for their e-news at … [read more]
COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES (CASA) - NEVADA COUNTY

CHILD ADVOCATES OF NEVADA COUNTY #4661161


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  • 200 Providence Mine Road, Suite 210
    Nevada City, Nevada

The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program coordinates volunteers to advocate for the best interests of children who are dependents of the Nevada County Juvenile Dependency Court, helping to ensure they have a chance to live in a safe and permanent home.

People from all walks of life may apply to be CASA volunteers. Concern for children, willingness to learn about the child welfare and court systems, a commitment of 10-15 hours a month, good writing and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively are some of what’s needed to be a CASA. 

Contact the CASA program for an application packet. Application includes a personal interview and comprehensive background check. Trainings for the CASA Program are held in the spring and fall; however interested persons can apply at any time. Volunteers must have driver's license and current insurance. 

Volunteer application and duties include: complete background check and 35 hour training plus 12 hours annually of … [read more]
PARENT SUPPORT - HHNC

HELPING HANDS NURTURING CENTER #28524956


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  • 248 Mill Street
    Grass Valley, Nevada

Helping Hands Nurturing Center provides parent education and groups, co-parenting, parent coaching and services for pre-natal, infant/toddler, preschool, school age children, teens, and young parents.

This is one of many possible First 5 Nevada County Ready to Grow (R2G) program resources.
CHILD WELFARE SERVICES - NCDSS

NEVADA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES #4661915


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  • 988 McCourtney Road
    Grass Valley, Nevada

Call 888-456-9380 or 530-273-4291 to report child abuse or neglect. If phones do not pick up, call 2-1-1 or 833-342-5211.

Child Welfare Services responds to child abuse and neglect reports 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Reports may be made at any time. All referrals are investigated within mandated timeframes.

Nevada County Child Welfare Services (CWS), formerly Child Protective Services or CPS, is dedicated to protecting children from abuse and neglect. CWS works with families to ensure the safety of their children and to help them reach their full potential. If children cannot be safely cared for in their homes, CWS strives to place them with families that can make a lifelong commitment to them. CWS collaborates with the community toward safe, healthy, happy children and strong families. CWS operates under state and federal mandates to respond to child abuse and neglect.

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24-HOUR CRISIS LINE - PHONE, TEXT, CHAT - CBV

COMMUNITY BEYOND VIOLENCE #41530719


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  • 1020 McCourtney Road, Suite C
    Grass Valley, Nevada
local_phone
  • Text
    530-290-6555

24-HOUR CRISIS LINE - 530-272-3467
Text - 530-290-6555 
Chat - rc.chat/cbv
Business line - 530-272-2046

Community Beyond Violence offers a 24 hour crisis line which is available 365 days a year to victims in crisis from domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or dating violence, and for their friends or family members. Advocate/Counselors are available 24 hours a day for counseling and response to the hospital or law enforcement. Depending on circumstances, possible emergency transportation, food, and shelter may be available to those in crisis. All services are free, confidential and non-discriminatory.

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This is a Ready to Grow (R2G) resource. Ready to Grow is a First 5 Nevada County program to connect children 0-5 with services and information that support their well-being. Organizations with programs that… [read more]
LIGHTHOUSE COUNSELING & FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER - AUBURN

LIGHTHOUSE COUNSELING & FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER #87533486


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  • 11990 Heritage Oaks Place Suite 4b
    Auburn, Placer

Lighthouse Counseling & Family Resource Center with locations in
Lincoln, Roseville, Rocklin, and Auburn, provides free or low cost counseling services to Placer County residents. Available in English and Spanish. All ages.

COUNSELING

Types of Counseling
  • Individual, couples, and family counseling
    • Attachment Based Family Therapy (relationship issues) 
    • Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (trauma)
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (anxiety and depression)
    • Mindfulness and Stress Therapy (stress)
    • Perinatal (Post-Partum) Depression Therapy (for new Mothers and Fathers)
    • Differential Response (child abuse and neglect prevention therapy)
    • Protective Factors (to help build stronger families)
    • Couples Counseling (singles or married)
    • Domestic Violence (DV) Therapy (post domestic violence; not active DV)
    • Grief Therapy (dealing with loss) 
    • Child Play Therapy (for very young children)
  • Group Therapy Counseling
    • Managing Your Emotions (anger management and more)&nb…
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